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10/23/2026

Congratulations to the Great KG Scarecrow Showdown 2026 winners, Caledon State Park! With 550 votes, their ranger scarecrow didn’t just guard the park — it guarded the top spot, too!

Every scarecrow brought something special to the competition, and we loved seeing everyone’s creativity! We can’t wait to see what spooky, silly, and spectacular creations our community comes up with next year!

Thank you to all who participated and voted!

10/22/2026

Caledon State Park Art & W**e Festival is almost here!

General admission is free, and tasting tickets are $30 in advance and $35 day-of. Purchase tickets at tinyurl.com/2026CAAWF.

Plus! Win free tasting tickets and parking for the event! Just snap a selfie and save a receipt at any of King George's five wineries or breweries and submit both by Nov. 2 at 11:59 p.m. at kinggeorgecountyva.gov/sip.

Backporch Vineyard
Creekside Farm Brewery
Highmark Brewery - King George (King George location only)
The Estate at White Hall Vineyard
Two Dogs Whine

Only one photo and receipt accepted per location per person. Submit a photo and receipt from each location for up to five entries. Winners will be contacted on Nov. 3 and announced on Nov. 4. Must be 21 or older to enter.

Visiting King George for the event? Explore our website for more adventure at visitkinggeorge.com.

10/20/2026

Don’t forget to enter!

Submission deadline extended!

🎃👻 Have you decked out your home for Halloween? Show off your spooky spirit and let the community see your Halloween creations by entering King George County’s Spectacularly Spooky KG contest! From creepy creatures to hauntingly fun decorations, we want to see what you’ve conjured up!

🕸️ Submit your entry by Tuesday, October 20, at 11:59 p.m.!

Visit kinggeorgecountyva.gov/spectacularlyspookykg for contest details and submission information.

10/13/2026

With over 1,100 votes, the results are in!

Congratulations to our 2026 winner of the Great KG Scarecrow Showdown, Caledon State Park!

And our runner ups, Professional Plumbing Solutions Inc. and King George IsshinRyu Karate-Do!

Special thanks to all who entered and voted. See you next year!

10/08/2026

There’s still time to celebrate 250 years of American history and discover what makes King George special! The KG250 Passport has invited residents and visitors to explore local history, culture, and community while collecting stamps and earning exclusive rewards.

Your last chance to participate is this Saturday, October 10, at the King George Fall Festival! Stop by and get your stamps before this activity wraps up.

Learn more at visitkinggeorge.com/kg250passport.

10/02/2026

Vote today at kinggeorgecountyva.gov/TGKGSSvoting for your favorite scarecrow. Voting is open today until after the King George Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 10. 🍂
Take a self-guided tour of the entries by visiting kinggeorgecountyva.gov/TGKGSSmap. 🗺
Winner will be announced by October 13.

10/01/2026

🍂🍎 Fall Flavors Week is here! 🍎🍂

From October 1–11, get out and enjoy the flavors of fall right here in King George! Several local businesses are offering special seasonal treats, drinks, and more throughout the week.

And there’s a little something extra for you! Visit a participating business, save your receipt, and submit it at tinyurl.com/fallflavorsweek for a chance to win prizes from local businesses.

Every receipt = one raffle entry!

Drawings will be done October 14. County staff will contact winners with information about prize pickup at the Revercomb Building(10459 Courthouse Drive).

Participating businesses:
• Breezy Meadows Farm & Farm Stand — 13414 Breezy Meadows Lane
• Creekside Farm Brewery — 15492 Creekside Lane
• Mary’s Cakery & Candy Kitchen — 10305 Indiantown Road
• Sippin’ Pop — 7991 Kings Highway
• Unique Antiques — 9600 James Madison Parkway

Learn more and submit your receipts: tinyurl.com/fallflavorsweek

October 1-11 is Fall Flavors Week in King George! Throughout the county, several participating businesses are offering seasonal promotions.   Visit the businesses, save your receipt and submit it here to be put into a raffle of prizes from local businesses. Each receipt is a separate entry. Drawing...

09/01/2026

King George County is seeking local businesses interested in participating in three upcoming initiatives designed to showcase the county’s vibrant dining scene and give restaurants and food-based businesses added exposure.

▸Fall Flavors Week
Celebrate the season October 1-11 by offering a featured fall item, seasonal menu, or special promotion. Participating businesses will be promoted through county communications and marketing. Customers can also submit receipts for a chance to win prizes from local businesses.

▸Tasty Tuesdays
Building on the success of Grub Truck Tuesdays, the county is exploring a new program to bring local restaurants to employees and the community. Participating restaurants would set up at the Revercomb Administration Building (10459 Courthouse Drive) on the third Tuesday of each month, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

▸Hometown Harvest
The county is exploring a new event in November celebrating King George’s local food scene, giving residents and visitors an opportunity to enjoy food from participating businesses, discover new dining options, and support local restaurants and food-based businesses.

Interested? Submit an interest form by September 14 at tinyurl.com/kgbusinessengagement.

Submitting an interest form does not commit your business to participate. Responses will help the county determine the programs’ format and feasibility.

View a list of new business engagement initiatives from economic development and community engagement.

08/29/2026